Campus Security Authority

What you need to know!

The Clery Act, enacted in 1990 and amended in 1998, 2008, and the Campus SaVE Act of 2013, requires higher education institutions to report crime statistics to current and prospective students and employees and to educate and define Campus Security Authorities for the purpose of who crimes may be reported. Crimes and incidents, especially sexual assaults, may not be reported to campus police and security officers, but they may be reported to others. That’s where Campus Security Authorities come in.

The law defines four categories for a Campus Security Authority:

Campus Police/Security Offices

Non-security officers responsible for monitoring college property: Resident Advisors and Campus Safety Students

People designated as those to whom crimes should be reported: Administration and Student Affairs

Officials with significant responsibility for student and campus activities and regular contact with students: Student Affairs and Club Advisors

If you are aware of a crime or incident that may be a crime, it must be reported to an authority. If it is a crime in progress or an emergency, call Carilion Police @ 540-981-7911 or Roanoke City Police @ 911.

Otherwise, report it to a college Administrator or Student Affairs.

When in doubt, report it!

The law requires a crime to be reported for the calendar year in which it was first reported to a Campus Security Authority, not necessarily when it occurred.

Arson
willful or malicious burning/attempt to burn structure, vehicle, or personal property of another

Hate Crimes
A hate crime is when there is evidence of both hate motivation and the victim was specifically selected because of actual or perceived age, color, disability, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

We must report hate crimes, including any of the previously listed crimes, as well as simple assault, larceny- theft and destruction/ damage/ vandalism of property

Campus SaVE Act

We must also report arrest and disciplinary actions for liquor, drug and weapon violations.

Crimes must be reported if they occur on-campus, on public property adjacent to campus (roads, sidewalks) and on non-campus property owned or controlled by Jefferson College.

We have a responsibility to notify the campus community about any crimes which pose an ongoing threat to the community, and, as such, campus security authorities are obligated by law to report crimes to the Campus Police/Security Department, Administration, Safety Officer or member of Student Affairs.

Even if you are not sure whether an ongoing threat exists, immediately contact one of the above authorities.

Thank you for your continued efforts in providing for a safe and comfortable environment for our students, employees and visitors.